Seattle Conference: Mindful Families, Schools & Communities
Attend the Mindful Families, Schools & Communities Promoting Child Well-being Conference and be inspired! The University of Washington Center for Child & Family Well-being will host its Biennial Mindfulness Research Conference this April 17 – 18 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, WA. This conference provides a valuable opportunity to experience dynamic presentations by…
Read MoreCultivating Kindness and Compassion
Mindfulness is paying attention here and now, with kindness and curiosity, and then choosing your behavior — Amy Salzman. The non-judging aspect of kind attention allows us to be with things as they are, even if we don’t like it. This awareness moves us out of resistance and opens us to compassionate choices. Children resonate intuitively with the…
Read MoreMindfulness in Education Research Highlights
Mindfulness in Education Research Highlights, an annotated bibliography of mindfulness studies, was published last month by Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. A user-friendly list (and downloadable PDF) of 34 selected articles presents brief descriptions of each study and its results. Although mindfulness studies are still in early stages and measuring the effects of mindfulness is…
Read MoreTeens Crave Mindful Moments – Mercer Island Schools
Arlen Levy and Lynn Brazg have been piloting mindfulness programs in middle and high school classrooms in the Mercer Island School District in Washington State. They find that the students crave the quiet time to just BE. One class actually applauds at the end of each lesson! Arlen and Lynn are convinced of the benefits mindfulness…
Read MoreTeaching Mindfulness and Heartfulness in Mercer Island Elementary Schools
Janine Bloomfield volunteers in classrooms to offer 15 – 20 minute mindfulness lessons to K-5 students at West Mercer Elementary. As a scientist, Janine sees a link between the observational skills in scientific research and the mindfulness practice of noticing “what is” in a nonjudgmental way. “If you’re going to take a sample of something,…
Read MoreMindfulness in the Mercer Island Schools – Panel
A 7th grader discovered that “you can be calm and happy for a moment.” A 5th grader looked out the window and thought, “I’m bored,“ but then thought again, “Wait. No I’m not. I’m enjoying the view.” She decided to stay sitting, and her father joined her… A 12th grader shared that after using the mindfulness techniques,…
Read MoreResponding vs. Reacting – Kabat-Zinn, Mindful Parenting
In the inevitable difficult moments of parenting, we can find ourselves reacting automatically and unconsciously to something a child says or does. Our reactions can range from mild irritation and annoyance to intense emotions of anger, frustration, or fear. These reactions can lead to behaviors that are not in our child’s best interest, nor in…
Read MoreMindfulness Education: Two Free March Events!
Mindfulness Education in K-12 Schools – a Panel Discussion for Parents will be held in Seattle at Frantz Coe Elementary, Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 – 8:00. Come see how Mindfulness-based education is being done in and around Seattle! How to Create Resilient Students and Adults – Webinar takes place Tuesday, March 11th, 4:00 – 5:00…
Read MoreMindful Parenting Workshop, Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn
“Mindfulness is a verb, not a noun.” Mindful parenting is not an ideal state to achieve; it is an on-going practice of getting in touch with ourselves and our children, and connecting with intuitive common sense. These remarks by Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn set the tone for their daylong workshop in Seattle, exploring: Dropping in on…
Read MoreFree Film – Healthy Habits of Mind
Watch the new film, Healthy Habits of Mind, and experience mindfulness education in action! Danish filmmaker, Mette Bahnsen, has created a beautiful movie about integrating mindfulness into education. To view this free film, please go to the Mindful Schools website. See mindfulness practices implemented in a kindergarten classroom. Listen to interviews with experts about the value of…
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